hey i was wondering if u have to replace the window rubbers if u take the window out
and is hard to get the crome stripp out of the rubbers
--- "Richard Clough" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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><DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Richard,</FONT></DIV>
><DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
><DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Datto's are easy to repaint as you can remove all
>necessary hardware easily and get at all the right places for a "proper'
>respray, not just an external "overcoat". Minimise the use of masking
>tape. I remove all panels and front and rear windscreens and all
>hardware. The latter can remain but I hate seeing paint on the rubber
>surrounds and over door catches and handles, its a dead "respray" giveaway and
>you may miss fixing any rust developing under the rubber. You simply push the
>screens out from the inside with your feet. You can crack a laminated
>screen this way but I usually replace these anyhow. </FONT></DIV>
><DIV> </DIV>
><DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>I know Bruce likes bead blasting to prepare the
>metal. This is desirable if there is likely to be previous body damage or
>repairs that need refinishing. IF A PANEL HAS ORIGINAL PAINT AND NO
>RUST OR DAMAGE IT SIMPLY NEEDS RUBBING BACK (sorry hit the capslock) to allow
>the new undercoat to adhere. You must sand back every sq
>millimeter as the new coat will blister off unsanded areas. This avoids the
>need to prepare cleaned metal with etch primer to stop it rusting under the new
>paint. Clean all surfaces to be painted with prepsol. This will
>remove any trace of polish or oils from your hands that may have soaked into
>the surface to be covered.</FONT></DIV>
><DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
><DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Anthony's advice is right. Go and look at how
>someone else has done it first to get the right tips. Its not hard to do
>when you have the right advice. You can get step by step pamphlets from a good
>auto paint store eg PPG.</FONT></DIV>
><DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
><DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Use acrylic laquer and get plenty of thinners
>(20lters). Acrylic lacquer is easy to paint and and repair blemishes,
>runs and overspray. It dries fast and can be wet rubbed with 600 -1200
>grit to get a flat finish, if you spray it on a bit lumpy, or it
>runs. Then you can cut it with wet rubbing compound and a rotary buff
>for a good polish to finish. </FONT></DIV>
><DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
><DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>I'm a self taught sprayer and I turn out
>a reasonable paint job in my garage. The best advice is to prepare the
>body panels right, using bog, sanding and putty where necessary until they
>are perfectly shaped. Then get the undercoat on and again fill any
>scratches, paint chips with more putty. Final undercoat and rub back with
>wet paper until you are satisfied the surface is perfect, then spray
>on the colour. The colour coat will dry to follow every
>contour underneath it, every fault under it will show
>up. </FONT></DIV>
><DIV> </DIV>
><DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Go for it.</FONT></DIV>
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> style="BACKGROUND: #e4e4e4; FONT: 10pt arial; font-color: black"><B>From:</B>
> <A href="mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]" [EMAIL PROTECTED]>Richard
> Webb</A> </DIV>
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> <DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Sent:</B> Sunday, 17 December 2000 10:47
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> <DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> Spray painting</DIV>
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> <DIV><FONT size=2>Can someone give me some idea what is the best way to go
> about painting my 1600, I want to do as much of the work as possible... like
> stripping bogging etc. I saw you guys talking about sand blasting and acid
> dipping not too long ago. Can someone tell me the pros and cons of doing
> these. Also which parts of the car are hard to get back on once you have
> stripped it? I know things like the headlining would be hard.</FONT></DIV>
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> <DIV><FONT size=2>Also does anyone know a place in melbourne which would sell
> front spoilers? Do I need to think about airflow for an intercooler (planning
> on getting a turbo).</FONT></DIV>
> <DIV><FONT size=2></FONT> </DIV>
> <DIV><FONT size=2>thanks in advance</FONT></DIV>
> <DIV><FONT size=2></FONT> </DIV>
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